The Scientific Process (8/20/18)
When ever you work in science, it is important to follow steps so that others can follow your process. In science we us the scientific method. The video below is on the Scientific Method. Review the video so that you know the steps. You will be responsible for knowing the steps.
Scientific Process Power Point
I have also included a power point for those of you who prefer this method over videos. On the bottom of the Power Point there is a download button. This will allow you to print the power point if you would like a copy.
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Notes on Scientific Method and Observations (8/20/18)
You will need to take notes on the videos above as well as the power point. These notes will be due the following class period. You can do this notes during class or on your time. If you want, you can make copies of these notes, take a photo of the notes and upload them on Schoology, or you can leave me your notebook, however, you risk not having the notes when you need them. I will leave those details up to you. You will not always have to show me your notes, however, I can call on them at anytime, so keep up with them. I can use them as evidence to why your grade is not up to par.
The Cycle of Scientific Thinking 8/20/18
Watch the following video. The video is on the Cycle of Scientific Thinking. After you watch the video you will be writing a compare and contrast on the Traditional Scientific Method and the Cycle of Scientific Thinking.
You will be writing a short essay on compare and contrast of the Scientific Method vs. the Cycle of Scientific Method. You should include in your essay the similarities between the two, the differences between the two and what method do you think is a better model and why, alway include an explanation.
Your essay must be 300 words. I will not grade it without the 300 words or over. It can not be under. It will be due on Monday Aug 27, at 11:50 on Schoology. If it is not turned in on Thursday I will take 10 points off.
Write it in Schoology. Go into submit assignment. Create new and type it in there. This way you don't have to upload any documents, instead you are writing it in Schoology.
Use the rubric as a guide so that you know how I will be grading your paper. This will count as a quiz grade.
You will be writing a short essay on compare and contrast of the Scientific Method vs. the Cycle of Scientific Method. You should include in your essay the similarities between the two, the differences between the two and what method do you think is a better model and why, alway include an explanation.
Your essay must be 300 words. I will not grade it without the 300 words or over. It can not be under. It will be due on Monday Aug 27, at 11:50 on Schoology. If it is not turned in on Thursday I will take 10 points off.
Write it in Schoology. Go into submit assignment. Create new and type it in there. This way you don't have to upload any documents, instead you are writing it in Schoology.
Use the rubric as a guide so that you know how I will be grading your paper. This will count as a quiz grade.
Remember when logging into EPISD Schoology you need to be logged into the office 365. Use the link below to upload your assignment. Use the rubric below so that you know how I will be grading your essay.
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Assistance with Writing Compare and Contrast Essays
If you need some assistance with writing your essay the following document will help with understanding what Compare and Contrast essays are and how to best organize them. I have also included two graphic organizers to help you.
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Games and the Scientific Process 8/20/18
You will be Playing the game Clue. In this game you have to use many observational skills. After you are done playing the game, I would do a few rounds, at least two. You will write a Science Lab report on Playing the Game Clue. I have left you a Template to help with this. I will explain more in class but follow the template and use the Game as if it were a science experiment. You will have to tell me what the variable are and you will have to give me what your hypothesis is as well. This will be due on Friday August 24 at 11:59. You will need to upload it on Schoology.
Template for Writing a lab report
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Assignment B day 8/24/18
A day 9/27/18
Work on the lab report, remember it is due on Monday 8/27/18 for B days and Wednesday 8/29/18 for B day. The compare and contrast paper on the Scientific Method and the Cycle of Scientific Thinking is due on Wednesday 8/29/18 for both A and B day. Remember, communication is key. For whatever reason if you need more time you need to let me know. If I don't know it's late and I will take 10 points off.